Definitions for leprechaun
ˈlɛp rəˌkɔn, -ˌkɒnlep·rechaun

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. leprechaunnoun

   a mischievous elf in Irish folklore

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1. leprechaunnoun

   A small mischevous elf or spirit in Irish folklore; it is often depicted in literature as a dwarfish bearded old man; -- legend tells that if a leprechaun is captured, he will reveal the location of his hidden pot of gold.

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1. leprechaunnoun

   One of a race of elves who can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch it

2. Etymology: From leipreachán, luprachán, from Middle Irish luchrupán, from luchorpán, from lú- “small” (legwh) + corp “body”, from corpus

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1. Leprechaun

   A leprechaun (Irish: leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. In later times, they have been depicted as shoe-makers who have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Leprechaun-like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore.

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1. leprechaun

   A leprechaun is a mythical creature from Irish folklore, often depicted as a small, bearded man dressed in a green coat and hat. They are known for their love of mischief, solitude, and for allegedly possessing a hidden pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. In traditional stories, they are cobblers or shoemakers and can be tricksters if captured by humans, often granting three wishes in return for their freedom.

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1. Leprechaun

   A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief. Like other fairy creatures, leprechauns have been linked to the Tuatha Dé Danann of Irish mythology. The Leprechauns spend all their time busily making shoes, and store away all their coins in a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If ever captured by a human, the Leprechaun has the magical power to grant three wishes in exchange for their release. Popular depiction shows the Leprechaun as being no taller than a small child, with a beard and hat, although they may originally have been perceived as the tallest of the mound-dwellers.

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1. Leprechaun

   Leprechawn, lep′rē-kawn, n. a small-sized brownie who helps Irish housewives, mends shoes, grinds meal, &c. [Ir. luchorpan, lu, small, corpan, corp, a body—L. corpus.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of leprechaun in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of leprechaun in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=leprechaun
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=leprechaun
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leprechaun
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechaun
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=leprechaun
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=leprechaun